Course Outline
Module 1: Overview of Windows Server Administration
- Foundational principles and tools for Windows Server administration
- Introduction to the Windows Server 2019 ecosystem
- Understanding Windows Server Core
Module 2: Identity Services in Windows Server
- Fundamentals of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Deploying domain controllers on Windows Server
- Introduction to Azure Active Directory
- Implementing and managing Group Policy
- Overview of Active Directory Certificate Services
Module 3: Network Infrastructure Services in Windows Server
- Deployment and management of DHCP services
- Deployment and management of DNS services
- Deployment and management of IP Address Management (IPAM)
Module 4: File Servers and Storage Management in Windows Server
- Understanding volumes and file systems in Windows Server
- Configuring file and printer sharing in Windows Server
- Implementing Storage Spaces for robust storage solutions
- Applying Data Deduplication techniques
- Implementing iSCSI storage networking
- Deploying the Distributed File System (DFS)
Module 5: Hyper-V Virtualization and Containers in Windows Server
- Managing Hyper-V in Windows Server environments
- Configuring and optimizing Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Enhancing security for virtualization workloads
- Working with containers in Windows Server
- Fundamentals of Kubernetes
Module 6: High Availability in Windows Server
- Planning for the implementation of failover clustering
- Creating and configuring failover clusters
- Understanding stretch clusters
- Implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions for Hyper-V VMs
Module 7: Disaster Recovery in Windows Server
- Utilizing Hyper-V Replica for data protection
- Setting up backup and restore infrastructure in Windows Server
Module 8: Windows Server Security
- Managing credentials and protecting privileged access
- Hardening Windows Server installations
- Implementing Just Enough Administration (JEA)
- Securing and analyzing Server Message Block (SMB) traffic
- Managing Windows Server updates
Module 9: Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server
- Overview of Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
- Configuring session-based desktop deployments
- Managing personal and pooled virtual desktops
Module 10: Remote Access and Web Services in Windows Server
- Overview of Remote Access Service (RAS) in Windows Server
- Implementing Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
- Implementing Network Policy Server (NPS)
- Setting up Always On VPN
- Implementing the Web Server role in Windows Server
Module 11: Monitoring, Performance, and Troubleshooting
- Overview of Windows Server monitoring tools
- Leveraging Performance Monitor for analysis
- Utilizing event logs for effective troubleshooting
Module 12: Upgrade and Migration in Windows Server
- Migrating Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Using Storage Migration Service
- Applying Windows Server migration tools
Requirements
- Familiarity with and practical experience in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts and technologies within Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
- Familiarity with and practical experience in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts and technologies within Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
- Solid understanding and hands-on experience with fundamental networking technologies, including IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
- Practical experience utilizing Microsoft Hyper-V, along with a grasp of basic server virtualization concepts.
- General awareness of standard security best practices.
- Direct, hands-on experience operating Windows client operating systems such as Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10.
- Basic proficiency with Windows PowerShell.
Intended Audience
This program is aimed at Information Technology (IT) professionals who have existing working experience with Windows Server and seek a dedicated five-day course that thoroughly covers the core administrative components and technologies of Windows Server 2019. It is also beneficial for server administrators familiar with earlier versions who wish to refresh and update their skills for the 2019 release. Furthermore, the course serves as an excellent preparation resource for individuals aiming to pass Windows Server-related certification exams. It is also suitable for professionals currently in service desk roles who aspire to transition into server maintenance positions.
Recommended Job Role: Administrator
Testimonials (2)
Thank you for the informative and wonderful course. I would also like to thank the trainer Mr. Ahmed El Gendy for delivering the information in a very smooth and understandable manner. I have benefited greatly from this course and can confidently say that I now understand all the topics and can apply them practically.
Atheer hadi aljezani - Tamkeen Technologies
Course - Windows Server 2019 Administration (authorized training course WS 011T00)
The teaching style was very good.
